Carolina Living Dam

BULL SWAMP CREEK· Lexington, South Carolina· 18 ft tall
Low Hazard Recreation Private

Key Takeaway

Carolina Living Dam is classified as low hazard in South Carolina. Its primary use is recreation.

Physical Details

Dam Height 18 ft (taller than 37.9% in SC)
Max Storage92 acre-ft
Normal Storage60 acre-ft
Surface Area10 acres
NID IDSC02408

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: April 4, 2017
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: SC DHEC

Ownership

ALICE S CARTIN;CAROLINA LIVING INC;HAROLD B CRONISE JR;ROSE MARIE COOPER-SHEALY;THOMAS M COOPER;TIMOTHY G COOPER

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Carolina Living Dam?

Carolina Living Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Carolina Living Dam?

Carolina Living Dam is owned by ALICE S CARTIN;CAROLINA LIVING INC;HAROLD B CRONISE JR;ROSE MARIE COOPER-SHEALY;THOMAS M COOPER;TIMOTHY G COOPER (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

What is the primary purpose of Carolina Living Dam?

Carolina Living Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Carolina Living Dam?

Carolina Living Dam has a dam height of 18 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Carolina Living Dam last inspected?

Carolina Living Dam was last inspected on April 4, 2017. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.